These tabletop exercises (discussion-based preparatory activities), available in Word and PDF format, were prepared by the Community Emergency Response Team to prepare member organizations for response to various types of disaster, such as an earthquake, tornado, explosion, or car accident.

The Salvation Army offers a series of training sessions for disaster relief volunteers. These training sessions are offered in a physical classroom environment, and cover topics like Emergency Assistance in Disaster Operations and Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disaster Operations.